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Waterloo

Alternative Name: T?’n-y-coed-cae
Morphology: t?+yn+y+coed+cae
Phonetic: teen-uh-coy-d-kah-ee

Waterloo is a small hamlet near Bedwas and Machen, on the opposite side of the River Rhymney. Gelli Wastad Farm was originally the only dwelling in the immediate area and the farmhouse remains in the village, on the main road. The English name has developed from the two streets in the village, named after the Waterloo Forge and Tin Plate works which, amongst other items, made equipment for the aviation industry as there was an aircraft works at nearby Machen. The tinplate works closed in 1943.
The Welsh name comes from another local farm and means "the house in the wooded field". In a cottage at that farm, Dr William Price (1800-1893) was born, recognised as one of the most significant figures in 19th century Wales and was regarded as eccentric, radical and colourful in his beliefs and behaviour.
He was a physician, having studied in London and returning to Wales as a general practitioner, a Chartist and a supporter of Welsh nationalism. His views on marriage, religion, cremation, vegetarianism and the wearing of clothes were very controversial in Victorian Britain.

Photograph
Photograph shows the Tin Works during demolition that are now Paint Works1952
Supplied by Glamorgan Archives
Copyright held by Victor C Hardacre’s heirs

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